Turning the Mind into an Ally Author:Sakyong Mipham Sakyong Mipham shows how to cultivate a strong, stable mind and no longer live "at the mercy of our moods." His stories and wisdom from American culture, as well as from the great Buddhist teachers, help demystify this essential discipline and place it in the framework of Western culture. Accessible, practical and clear, it provides re... more »aders with the necessary tools for taming the mind. Introduction by Pema Chodron.
"Our mind can be our worst enemy. We try to focus, and our mind wanders off. We try to keep stress at bay, but anxiety keeps us awake at night... We can create an alliance that allows us to use our minds rather than be used by it." --S. Mipham